Looking Back

I try to find a way out of this hole

But I'm dug in deep, and it's walls are steep

Been down so long it seems like all I've known

I try to find a way to make you see

The good in me, make you believe

I wasn't ready then but I can show you how

I'm ready now

Woah woah

It seems like it gets harder every year

I took two steps forward but three steps back

Had to take a deep breath before my bags were packed

It's gotta get easier from here

I had to learn to live without looking back

Look inside myself to find the things I lacked

I'm better off without all of your doubt

You don't know me, or who I'll be

And without your help I've grown so much this year

I try to find a way to make you see

The good in me, make you believe

I wasn't ready then but I can show you how

I'm ready now

One thing I've learned is that

Good things will not fall in my lap

I had to work harder and longer

Be smarter and stronger

Than the person right beside me

Have the confidence and common sense

To know there's still something inside me

I gave my very best, with the purest intent

And I'll be proud when I look back